[deebee225]

How do I open an estate account with a check from Georgia and I live in New York. I received the check after the death of my mom.

[Fr_Chuck]

First I am very sorry for your loss, you should be able to take copy of death certificate to the bank, normally one you use or one your mom used that knows you. I will assume you have not taken the money from your mom's checking account and opened one already.

[ScottGem]

Who is the check made out to and what is it for? Why do you think you need to open an estate account? Are you the executor for your mom'sestate.

[deebee225]

Yes I'm the executor of her estate, however she lived and died in Georgia,left a cd in trust for me which the bank gave to me as a check, but it says to the estate of my mom. I live in ny, citibank says I could not do it with them, but others told me I could open the account here in New York??

[ScottGem]

Hmmm, most banks should do this. All you should need is proof that you are the executor.

[ScottGem]

Try other banks. I don't see why you need to take it to GA.

[Fr_Chuck]

Citi banks loss, some of these types of banks have silly rules. In that just go to a few other banks, check out Regions Bank, they are big in Georgia.